Bath and North East Somerset transport over 2,500 children to and from school every day; utilising our own internal fleet and 48 contractors, using a variety of coaches, minibuses, taxis and specialist vehicles.
The Council is trying out a new way whereby parents need to apply for school transport for their children. The pilot will only apply to parents of new school admissions for September 2017 and if you have been selected you will receive an invite by email.
Would my child be eligible for school transport?
The transport application forms can be found via either the links below and or under the Application Forms Section on this page. They can downloaded, completed and returned via the email link in the application form. Alternatively, you can download a PDF version of the application form on the right hand side of this page under 'Documents'.
If you have any queries relating to Home to School transport, please read our F.A.Q's, if you are still unable to find an answer to your enquiry please contact us using the contact details below.
· Do I qualify for assistance with school transport costs?
· Do I qualify for assistance with transport costs if my child attends a denominational school?
· Can I pay to travel if my child does not qualify for assistance with transport?
· Can my child receive assistance with transport on medical grounds?
Post 16 Travel Statement - The Post 16 Travel Policy Statement for 2018-19 provides information on the travel options available for Post-16 students resident in Bath and North East Somerset.
2016/17 Travel Policy Statement - The 2016-17 Travel Policy Statement is for students attending further education with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) who live in Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol and North Somerset.
· Post 16 Travel Policy 2017/2018 for Learners with Learning Difficulties/Disabilities or Special Educational Needs.
The Post 16 Travel Policy for the academic year 2018/2019 for Learners with Learning Difficulties/Disabilities or Special Educational Needs can be found here.
We take the safety and wellbeing of the children on our transport very seriously, so all contractors need to qualify to be on our framework of preferred suppliers. To do this they have shown evidence that their drivers are trained, have enhanced DBS clearances, that the companies are financially stable and have policies regarding health and safety. Only when Bath & North East Somerset are satisfied are they invited to bid for Home to School Transport Routes.